Removal [11/2021 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - ]

DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY

Move the shift lever to N.

Remove the nut from the lever of the transmission floor shift assembly.

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Lever

Disconnect the floor shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly from the lever of the transmission floor shift assembly.

SUPPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

Support the automatic transmission assembly with a transmission jack.

NOTE:

In order to protect the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly, place attachments on the transmission jack.
Make sure that the attachments and automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly are centered on the transmission jack.
To prevent the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly from being deformed, do not place any attachments under the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly.

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REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER AIR GUIDE BRACKET

Remove the 2 bolts and engine under cover air guide bracket from the vehicle body.

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DISCONNECT REAR ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER

Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the rear engine mounting member from the vehicle body.

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REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Tilt down the automatic transmission assembly.

NOTE:

Make sure that the vehicle body do not contact the engine assembly when tilting the automatic transmission assembly.

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Disconnect the park/neutral position switch assembly connector.

Remove the nut, spring washer and transmission control shaft lever RH from the manual valve lever shaft.

Using a screwdriver, bend back the tabs of the lock washer and remove the lock nut and lock washer from the park/neutral position switch assembly.

*1	Lock Washer
*2	Lock Nut

Remove the bolt and park/neutral position switch assembly from the automatic transmission assembly.

HINT:

Make sure that the manual valve lever shaft has not been rotated prior to installing the park/neutral position switch assembly as the detent spring may become detached from the manual valve lever shaft.